Sermons on Challenges Following Jesus Personal Growth:

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 21, 2004

This sermon allows us to look at the things of the world that is hindering us from following Jesus.

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. And as he passed by, the saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

About Jesus

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 28, 2021

The Bible says that there is one God. This one God, however, is expressed in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not say that there are three Gods. One God – Triune!

The Bible says that there is one God. This one God, however, is expressed in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not say that there are three Gods. One God – Triune! The Second Person of this Holy Trinity is God the Son, Jesus Christ, Who is co-equal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22, Luke 1:30

God’s List Of Do’s And Don’ts 3 Of 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 15, 2022

This is the last sermon in this series on “Why God gave us the ten commandments

I would like to mention again, God gave us these ten commandments for many reasons, but the primary reason, is that God wants us to know what HE LIKES, and what HE DISLIKES. We are told that we have over twenty-two thousands laws on the books today. These laws continue to grow in number, because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Strategy For Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008

The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus - Face To Face Series

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Nov 8, 2005

Gaining an understanding of the personality, priorities and power of Jesus Christ from his encounter with a Samaritan Woman (as indicated in the Gospel of John).

Jesus – Face to Face Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman People who care about and who are able to make others feel important stand out, because they are a rare commodity. A commodity is something that is useful, and it is usually considered to be of high value. I’m sure you know some people like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Restored Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 17, 2002

Consider your real love for God! Does it lead you to an unwavering commitment to follow him completely?

Introduction: Jesus has a way like no one else at getting our attention. He will do whatever it takes to draw us close to himself throughout our journey through this life. Right there on the beach, Jesus led Peter through an experience that remove his former cloud of denial and cause Peter to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Best Friend Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 29, 2013

Beginning of a series looking at twelve followers of Jesus, their imperfections, and their victories. This sermon looks at the life of Simon Peter.

Today we begin a series I have entitled “The Dirty Dozen.” Jesus was always being accused of attracting the worst kind of people. In fact, He said He came to deliver these folks. I thought it might be interesting to examine twelve of these people and discover if perhaps we have some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Source Of Spiritual Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

That’s what happens when we believe in, and trust, and accept Christ. Every need of life, of nourishment, and of growth is met. Nothing is left out or lacking. This doesn’t mean that the person will never again hunger after righteousness. Because a pe

READ the whole passage. I read verse 36 and have to wonder how many people today would be the same way. If Jesus Christ walked into this sanctuary right now and told us who He was, would we believe or would we require a sign. It makes me wonder how many people REALLY believe that Jesus is a real ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 27, 2017

"They just decided, 'We're going to leave the cross and take Jesus.'"

22A In August of 2003 - the Church of the Holy Cross in Midtown Manhattan, New York City was broken into twice. In the first break-in, thieves stole a moneybox that was situated near a votive candle rack. Three weeks later, the church was burglarized a second time. But this time, the thieves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Danger Of Distance

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 14, 2013

No one drifts to intimacy. In fact, what we do is drift to distance. The problem is that distance is dangerous.

The Danger of Distance In huge bright red or perhaps caution yellow letters it is right there in front of your windshield it says, "Stay back 200 ft.!" The insinuation is that if you tailgate or follow at any closer distance you are putting yourself in a dangerous position. For the health of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balancing The Church

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church.

BALANCE “Balancing the Church” Acts 2:41-47 If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very similar. They are similar in the way ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different In Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

How can we imitate Christ in our ministry? Follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Your Ministry 1 Corinthians 3:5-4:6 “Ministry” – the act of serving. Use of a person’s gifts, talents, time, and energy in the service of others. (See 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 for lists of spiritual gifts.) I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And David Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2018

All early Christians understood that Jesus was a descendant of David; but He did not derive his authority from his personal ancestry. The Messiah must be thought of, not as a national monarch but as the lord of all, exalted far above David.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Jesus and David (Psalm 110:1) Matthew 22:41-46 (focal passage), Mark 12:35-37, Luke 20:41-44 Matthew 22:41-46 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Personal Revival Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 5, 2001

The third installment in the Prparing for Personal Revival series

Ps 51:10-12 “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” (KJV) We’ve been talking about preparing for personal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Lets Build A Church

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

As I work here for the Lord and for your church I want to be careful to follow a plan of construction and work from a proven design so that we end up with a happy vibrant, growing Christ centered church.

Lets Build A Church Welcome back everyone hope your summer vacation was enjoyable and a time of rest and fun. Im sure some of you went camping, some went boating and others shopping. Regardless of what you did this summer Im glad youve come back to church to pick up where we left off. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed